Post Opt 9 - Updated pics

Day 9

Period is due to come on soon so, not feeling my best today. Still in swell hell...still bent over a bit and looking forward to standing straight again...lol..ugh

Hi Ladies,
Its been a minute but I have made it to the other side healthly and thankful. So, I will catch you up to where I am now.

Day 1 - This day was tough but I was certain things would get better. So, I arrived at the hospital on time and ready. Everything went pretty smooth didn't have to wait on the doc too long before he came into the room, took pics and measurements, answered some last minute questions and I was off to the operating room. The anesthesiologist gave me ann IV in my hand because I was getting lipo on my arms. He then told me to breathe into a mouth peace and I was out. I woke up on my back and craving ice or water or anything liguid to sooth my throat. I took some pain meds and used the bathroom and was release around 10pm that night. I could have been released earlier but because I was eating pain meds like candy and my heart rate was high I stayed a few more hours to get my heart rate down. My arms were wrapped in acebands and my tummy in a binder.

Day 2 - Was a little better than day 1. Still very swollen, soar and wanting to see better days. Took meds on schedule, ate pretty healthy and slept.

Day 3 - Still on schedule with everything. I was not taking any stool softeners just eating a lot of fruits and vegetables and water. I finally had a bowel movement. It wasn't bad, The hardest part was cleaning myself afterwards but I was able to do a pretty good job. The last couple of wipes I had to place my foot on the tub and wip with baby wipes (hubby was at work..didn't want to put my son through trauma...lol). My body is becoming more flexibile and everything looks good thus far.

Day 4 - Each day continues to get better. I moved my bowels again with no problem. Continuing to take meds, water etc and all seems to be progressing. Stomach is still very swollen but I finally get a look at the incision and not so bad. It's low and thin. It's better than what was there, I'm thinking I am going to be pleased with the end results. oh, I got to take a shower today. Day 3 was too hard for me to take a shower so the doc said I could wait another day.

Day 5 - Much better day today. My husband gave me a shower. I used a card table chair in the shower and my husband lathered me up and rinsed my off. It felt good and I didnt' get light headed or anything. i was just very fatiqued and my back was really bothering me but i want to get a good wash in to help me get comfortable later that evening. After the shower my husband put neosporin on the scar, wrapped me up in gauze and put the binder back on. The binder seemed to be more bothersome because my scar was so low but I get to see the doc soon to hopefully get these damn drains out.

Day 6 - My first post opt appt, Yea!!! I was anxious and ready to hear the doctors thoughts on his work. As always he was pleasant and personable. He makes you feel like you have been friends for years and your stopping by to chat. Anyway, got into the office, took the binder off and he went to work. He removed some stiched from my arms and pubic area were the drains were. I also had tow stabled in my right arms because it wouldn't stop bleediing...not that I knew this because I was out of it. The drains were the worse to get out , then the stiches and then the stables and in that order,,,,I hope this is the first and last tummy tuck I will ever had to get..lol...hated those drains!! They make sleeping and moving just uncomfortable. At this point, I am still not using my body binder because of the drains...I was ok with that because I cant imagine trying to manauever all that with the body binder on. After my visit, the doc said I can put the body binder on tonight..not me...I needed another day and shower.

Day 7 - I feel sooooo much better. I have not put my binder on yet but I will tonght. I have been using my boppy pillow and its been a life saver for sleeping and sitting. BTW.....I walk 4-6 times a day...sometimes only a few minutes at a time but I still get it in...I'm sure I missed some things so if you have questions ask. I am also taking finals for school right now so thats another reason why its taken me longer to provide an updated review. Yes,I know, crazy to have so much happening all at the same time but after this week I will be done with school and 1 week out from surgery and hope to be feeling better all around, So far I am pleased with my results and looking forward to continued improvement.

Ladies..where did you get your femail urinals from? I tried walmart and they did not have them.